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post Aug 10, 2006 - 2:55 PM
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Hey guys,

Just wanted to get some advice on what tools should be on the must have if you plan on doing all your own work on your celica? I haven't really read through all that much of the BGB, just skimmed parts. I have never really undertaken all that much of my own work on my own vehicles, but would like to start doing all my own work so I don't keep paying the big bucks for simply jobs.

So basically, what are the list of tools that should be purchased. Below is what I was thinking of purchasing, but please let me know your thoughts and opinions. I don't really need to know about brands, since everyone has their own opinion and I have read quite a few of yours about Craftsman, Snapon, Stanley, Mac, etc., I will form my own opinion from my own research (plus I have my own opinions already!)

3/8" torque wrench (~25-250 in.lb. torque)
1/2" torque wrench (~30-250 ft.lb. torque)
3/8" and 1/2" Metric Hex Bit Socket Set (#10,12,14,17,19) <-- I believe most of the bolt on our car are metric. Any others?
3/8" and 1/2" ratchet + breaker bar
Spark Plug socket
Extensions

Please add to the list what other tools you would recommend or delete from my list.


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Posts in this topic
- WALKER   6GC Tools   Aug 10, 2006 - 2:55 PM
- - lagos   get a craftsman 150 piece tool set. its like 100bu...   Aug 10, 2006 - 3:12 PM
- - WALKER   I was thinking that the spark plugs would need a l...   Aug 10, 2006 - 3:17 PM
- - lagos   yeah... 12point sockets are evil. try to avoid the...   Aug 10, 2006 - 3:24 PM
- - azian_advanced   i'd say save up for a good air compressor and ...   Aug 10, 2006 - 4:29 PM
- - alltracman78   If you're just starting off don't mess wit...   Aug 10, 2006 - 7:11 PM
|- - WALKER   QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Aug 10, 2006 - 6...   Aug 10, 2006 - 11:46 PM
|- - puretone   QUOTE(WALKER @ Aug 10, 2006 - 11:46 ...   Aug 11, 2006 - 12:13 AM
- - Silver94CelicaOwner   An electric impact gun with a heap of available to...   Aug 11, 2006 - 12:27 AM
|- - puretone   QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Aug 11, 2006 ...   Aug 11, 2006 - 12:32 AM
- - devilsden97   everyone say it with me: "airtools" en...   Aug 11, 2006 - 12:29 AM
- - devilsden97   you gents forgot And your set   Aug 11, 2006 - 12:37 AM
- - lagos   air tools are bad news when you are first starting...   Aug 11, 2006 - 12:41 AM
- - presure2   one of my best buys was a GOOD jack, a set of jack...   Aug 11, 2006 - 6:56 AM
- - Fastbird   Honestly, buy what you need when you need it. Sta...   Aug 11, 2006 - 8:34 AM
- - WALKER   Well thanks guys for all the help. This informati...   Aug 11, 2006 - 8:42 AM
|- - Fastbird   QUOTE(WALKER @ Aug 11, 2006 - 9:42 A...   Aug 11, 2006 - 9:04 AM
- - presure2   a good thing to do if you dont have a low profile ...   Aug 11, 2006 - 8:47 AM
- - devilsden97   QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Aug 11, 2006 - 1...   Aug 11, 2006 - 9:51 PM
- - alltracman78   I know this is a little bit old, but I wanted to a...   Aug 17, 2006 - 8:50 PM
- - soulshadow   Of all the tools in my garage and room, this tool ...   Aug 18, 2006 - 6:00 PM
- - zachattack15   That Dan guy is pretty much a tool.   Aug 18, 2006 - 6:20 PM
- - LewFX   8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 18mm, 22mm sockets grease r...   Aug 18, 2006 - 6:46 PM
- - Insanity-74   Dont buy cheap tools...they are a complete waste o...   Aug 18, 2006 - 8:10 PM
|- - alltracman78   QUOTE(Insanity-74 @ Aug 18, 2006 - ...   Aug 18, 2006 - 9:47 PM
- - Insanity-74   Doh...dont know what I was thinking when I typed t...   Aug 19, 2006 - 3:02 PM
- - alltracman78   Hubs should be 30mm.......   Aug 19, 2006 - 4:22 PM
- - Punch   12 point are very good to have & to pull head ...   Aug 20, 2006 - 2:04 AM
- - presure2   mighty vac. for ANY type of brake or clutch or wha...   Aug 20, 2006 - 8:11 AM
- - Fastbird   I'm going to retract a previous statement. I ...   Aug 20, 2006 - 9:06 AM
- - brianforster   my 1/2 to 3/8 adapter has a liftetime hasslefree w...   Aug 20, 2006 - 9:13 AM
- - WALKER   All this advice is great guys. I am taking it all...   Aug 20, 2006 - 11:34 AM
- - lagos   universal joints are great. they really help you ...   Aug 20, 2006 - 11:41 AM


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